Understanding Baptism for Young People through Teaching

Abstract

Understanding baptism is an important aspect of youth faith formation. In the midst of the times and the rapid flow of digital information, many Christian youth experience a gap in understanding the spiritual, theological, and practical meaning of baptism. This community service aims to increase the younger generation's understanding of baptism through a systematic and contextual approach to teaching. The method used is a literature study with a qualitative-descriptive approach combined with direct teaching in the form of class discussions and the use of digital media. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of the concept of baptism as an act of faith that expresses repentance, forgiveness of sins, and oneness with Christ. Based on the results and evaluation, it is concluded that biblical, interactive, and contextual teaching is able to foster a deeper understanding of faith among the younger generation of Christians. This emphasizes the need for the active involvement of churches and Christian educational institutions in providing basic theological education as part of the faith-building strategy of future generations.